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May 10, 2026 by Andre Williams

14-year-old charged after CCTV captures alleged purse theft at St Andrew bar
A 14-year-old student of a Mavis Bank, St Andrew has been charged with simple larceny following the theft of a purse from a business establishment in the community last month. Reports are that…
May 9, 2026

Speed sells Jamaica -  Island taps into Gen Z tourism boom through Youtuber’s visit
With close to 54 million YouTube subscribers, Internet sensation IShowSpeed has turned his visit to Jamaica into a global spectacle, giving the island major visibility among younger travellers.
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May 10, 2026 by Erica Virtue

Forced regime change not on table in Cuba, says ambassador
As Cuba and the United States (US) continue delicate and discreet diplomatic discussions aimed at easing the humanitarian crisis facing the island’s 11 million people, the country’s ambassador to…
May 9, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon records decline in returning residents as safety concerns loom
Recent data from a study undertaken by the Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC), reveals a sobering trend,the once-robust influx of overseas residents returning to retire in the parish is facing a…
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May 9, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Lack of gunshot residue not proof men didn’t fire on cops, says retired forensic analyst
A retired government forensic analyst on Friday acknowledged that the absence of gunshot residue on the hands of three men killed by police in St Andrew in 2013 did not necessarily mean they had not…
May 9, 2026 by Lester Hinds

Jamaica-born Rushell White confirmed as NYC school superintendent
Jamaica-born educator Dr Rushell White has been appointed a superintendent in the New York City public-school system. New York City Schools Chancellor Karmar Samuels, a fellow Jamaican, announced…
May 9, 2026

Special hotel rates for diaspora conference participants who register early
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is encouraging Jamaicans overseas, who plan to travel to the island for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, to…
May 9, 2026

Legislation to be amended to make adoption easier
Amendments to Jamaica’s adoption laws and administrative changes at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will help make the adoption process less burdensome, says Education Minister…
May 9, 2026 by Gareth Davis Sr

MP Omar Newell pledges push for social enterprise legislation 
St Mary Central Member of Parliament Omar Newell has announced plans to pursue social enterprise legislation in Parliament, saying Jamaica should formally recognise and support organisations combining…